Abstract: A multilayer circuit device comprises a substrate having a plurality of metallized patterns thereon said patterns being separated by a photodefined polymeric dielectric film formed from a polymeric photodefinable triazine base mixture including a photosensitive acrylate moiety. The various circuit patterns are interconnected by means of microvias through the polymeric film or film layers.

Abstract: A preform from which lightguide fiber is drawn is made by depositing optically suitable layers of doped silicon dioxide on an inner wall of a rotating glass tube (31) which is exposed to a moving zone of heat (56) which is provided by a torch assembly (50) during a deposition mode and during a collapse mode. After the deposition mode and generally prior to the collapse mode, one end portion of the tube is at least partially closed in order to allow pressurizing of the tube during collapse. This is accomplished with a pivotally mounted tool (70) which straddles the torch assembly to cause an internally water cooled contact device (92) to be disposed within the confines of the torch. Further, the contact device is configured to provide a curved lead-in from the tube to the at least partially closed portion. The use of separate apparatus for initially closing the tube provides control of the sealed-off portion and prevents an irregular cross-section from being propagated along the length of the tube.

Abstract: A ceramic capacitor with high Q factor and small temperature coefficients is made using a sintered dielectric comprising(1-y)Pb(Zn.sub.x Nb.sub.1-x)O.sub.3.5-1.5x.yPbTiO.sub.3wherein x is from 0.3 to 0.4 and y is from 0 to less than 0.1.

Abstract: A detergent cleaning composition which includes a combination of a furan type alcohol, a substance having an aroma, a non-ionic surfactant and an emulsifier. The cleaner is biodegradable, meets environmental and health standards and is an effective cleaner of graffiti and other filth from the surface of anodized aluminum, stainless steel and glass.

Abstract: A system for generating a substantially-continuous stream of binary signals representative of the presence of copper on the surface of a fluorescent, substrate of a board. A beam is swept by mirror facets of a rotating mirror drum along a path on the board. When the beam strikes copper it is merely reflected. When the beam strikes the substrate, a fluorescence is produced. The resultant light is gathered by cylindrical lenses and fiber optic bundles. The color of the light is blocked by filters and the fluorescence color energizes photomultiplier tubes. A threshold setting and sensing circuit senses the output of the photomultiplier tubes and controls their bias voltage to produce a constant level of output from fluorescence and then produces a stream of binary signals that are representative of the presence/absence of copper on the surface of the board. The swept beam is split to send a portion of its energy through an optical grating.

Abstract: A multipoint dispensing of viscous material onto a board (23) comprises the monitoring and controlling of several process parameters such as the initial gap (.delta.) between a dispensing tool (20,25) and the board (23), the dispense pressure time cycle within the tool (FIG. 3A) and the tool velocity cycle (FIG. 3B). Also, an improved method for loading solder paste into the dispensing tool includes applying vacuum to two regions of the tool while vibrating it in its axial direction (FIG. 4). Furthermore, improved techniques for preventing crust formation on the paste within the tool, and for controlling the viscosity of the solder paste within the tool, achieve consistent dispensing results in a production environment.

Abstract: A relatively small pair size cable (20) comprising at least one conductor (22) which is insulated with polyvinyl chloride plastic material is provided with a flame retardant, smoke suppressive non-metallic sheath system (30). The sheath system has a relatively low thermal conductivity and provides a predetermined delay prior to the thermal decomposition of the conductor insulation. It includes an inner layer (31) of an aramid fibrous material which has a relatively high compressibility, a relatively low heat absorptivity, and a relatively low air permeability. The inner layer is enclosed by an outer jacket (40) of a fluoropolymer plastic material which is extruded about the inner layer.

Abstract: Insertion of a lightguide preform (12) into a tube (14) without contacting the sides thereof is accomplished by first roughly aligning the rod in spaced axial alignment with the tube. Thereafter, the offset of the rod from the axis of the tube is measured and the amount of lateral movement of the rod from the axis is determined. Then the rod is moved laterally in accordance with the determined amount of movement to precisely align the rod with the tube. Once alignment has been achieved, the rod is inserted in the tube and the tube is collapsed thereabout. An apparatus (10) for practicing this method is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling the quantity and distribution of a waterproofing material (26) on an advancing strip (76) of plastic material which is wrapped subsequently about an advancing cable core (22) to form a core wrap. When the plastic strip is wrapped about the core, which has been filled with the same waterproofing material, the waterproofing material on the strip fills any spaces between the strip and the core, between the strip and an inner metallic shield (31) and a longitudinal overlapped seam of the core wrap. In another cable structure, a controlled amount of waterproofing material is disposed along a longitudinal edge portion of the advancing strip of plastic material to insure a sealed seam when the strip is wrapped about the core.

Abstract: An apparatus (30) for cooling a lightguide fiber (21) drawn from a molten portion of a glass preform (22) located in a furnace (23). The apparatus (30) has an upper chamber (34) and a lower chamber (36) each having a small opening in the lower portions thereof. The upper chamber (34) has a heat transfer liquid (35) therein and the lower chamber (36) is pressurized to prevent liquid from passing through the opening. The hot fiber (21) is cooled by the liquid as it is drawn through liquid (35) without physical contact with the periphery of the openings.

Abstract: At least three private branch exchange program-controlled telephone equipments (PBX's) in different countries form a system in which the PBX's are interconnectible by direct tie lines, tandem lines or direct distance dialing lines. Each PBX is equipped with the feature of Automatic Route Selection ("ARS") which, when a subscriber at an extension of a one such PBX in one country dials the full string of digits used for an international call to a remote station in another country, selects, out of the tie lines, tandem lines and direct distance dialing lines outgoing from such PBX, an idle one of such lines providing for such call a transmission route yielding the least cost for completing that call. Each such PBX includes the improvement feature of modification of the code signals produced by the dialing of such string of digits to cause outpulsing from such PBX of only those of such signals which are necessary for completion of the call over the transmission route selected therefor by ARS.

Abstract: A telephone cord employs as an insulator for the conductors therein an extrudable blend of a styrene-ethylenebutylene-styrene copolymer with polypropylene.

Abstract: A method of extending the shelf-life of an uncured silicone resin formulation which includes a primary amine therein comprises adding an acid to the formulation in a molar quantity approximately equal to the number of moles of primary amine present in the formulation, said acid being volatile at or below the curing temperature of the resin formulation.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the forced opening of a door. The apparatus comprises a paper sheet with a frangible conductive path thereon. The sheet has holes therein for the passage of a retractable bolt and fasteners, which are used to secure a strike plate to a frame. The sheet is then concealed behind the strike plate and the conductive loop surrounds the fastener holes. When the door is forced open without retraction of the bolt, a crack appears on the surface of the frame surrounding the fasteners. This crack causes a break in the conductive loop. This break is then detected by a detecting device electrically connected to a part of the loop, thereby triggering an alarm.

Abstract: A hybrid integrated circuit (10), having a plurality of chip carriers (12) mounted thereon, is positioned on a nest (50) of an apparatus (30). An operator, while activating pneumatic switches (58), moves a selected one of the plurality of chip carriers (12) to an inspection site. A sensor plunger (62) detects the presence of the chip carrier (12) and enables a positioning assembly (34), which centers the chip carrier within the inspection site and locks the nest (50), to prevent further movement thereof. A viewing adaptor (70) is then lowered about the selected chip carrier (12) to enable the operator to simultaneously inspect all solder joints (22) positioned beneath the selected chip carrier. Thereafter, the operator releases switch actuator (60) which allows the viewing adaptor (70) to be raised and enables the positioning assembly (34) to unlock the nest (50) so that another chip carrier (12) may be moved to the inspection site for inspection by the operator.

Abstract: A technique for automatically identifying a semiconductor wafer (30) having bar code identification indicia (32) on the front surface (31) thereof. Reading of the code is achieved by rotating the wafer about an axis (34) perpendicular to its front surface (31); directing a beam of radiant energy (37) at the code (32) along a predetermined direction relative to the front surface (31); and sensing, while rotating the wafer, the reflected radiant energy (39) within a second predetermined angular direction relative to the front surface. The bar code used herein is preferably a modified or "stretched" bar code 39 formed on the front surface of the wafer, and having an aspect ratio (i.e., dimension of a space/dimension of a bar) ranging from 1 to 4 (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A lightguide fiber (21) which has been drawn from a preform in a furnace (26) and which has a relatively high temperature is cooled prior to its movement through an apparatus (41) which applies a coating to its outer surface. The fiber is cooled by moving it through a liquid material (42) in a reservoir (40) which is interposed between the furnace and the coating apparatus. The liquid material in the reservoir (40) is the same as the coating material contained in the apparatus that is used subsequently to coat the fiber.

Abstract: A vertical support shaft projects down from the underside of a telephone booth shelf and supports the inner end of an arm swivelable horizontally about the shaft. The outer end of the arm is hingedly coupled to a telephone directory binder so that the binder is pivotable about a horizontal axis at such end and transverse to the arm's centerline. The binder's centerline is parallel to a reference line passing through such axes at an acute angle b. When the arm is on "in" position the binder is stored beneath the shelf in primary alignment with its width. When the arm is pulled out and the binder is pivoted out, up and over, the binder goes through a motion equivalent to an angular displacement of 2b to come to rest face-up with an alignment parallel to its former widthwise alignment.